Costa Rica defender Jeyland Mitchell (3) celebrates after a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas. Costa Rica won 2-1.
Costa Rica 2-1 Paraguay, Copa America 2024: Win Not Enough For CRC; Both Teams Out - In Pics
Two strikes within the first seven minutes of the opening whistle helped Costa Rica finish their Copa America 2024 campaign on a high as they defeated Paraguay 2-1 in the final Group D match of both the teams. The two goals remained the two shots for Costa Rica throughout the match. A loss for Brazil in the other match could have taken them to the quarters but with Brazil drawing against Uruguay, Costa Rica will head home.
Néstor Giménez and Álvaro Zamora go after the ball | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Paraguay defender Néstor Giménez (13) and Costa Rica midfielder Álvaro Zamora (21) go after the ball during the second half of a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Ramón Sosa (24) celebrates his goal against Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Paraguay forward Ramón Sosa (24) celebrates his goal during the second half of a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Orlando Galo is tripped by Néstor Giménez | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Costa Rica defender Orlando Galo (14) is tripped by Paraguay defender Néstor Giménez (13) during the second half of a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Álvaro Zamora is tripped by Hernesto Caballero | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Costa Rica midfielder Álvaro Zamora (21) is tripped by Paraguay midfielder Hernesto Caballero (26) during the second half of a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Jefferson Brenes steals the ball from Gustavo Velázquez | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Costa Rica midfielder Jefferson Brenes (13) steals the ball from Paraguay defender Gustavo Velázquez (25) during a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Francisco Calvo (15) celebrates his goal against Paraguay | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Costa Rica defender Francisco Calvo (15) celebrates his goal during a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Costa Rica defender Francisco Calvo scores a goal | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Costa Rica defender Francisco Calvo (15) scores past Paraguay goalkeeper Rodrigo Morínigo (22) during a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
Gustavo Velázquez and Joseph Mora go for the ball | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Paraguay defender Gustavo Velázquez (25) and Costa Rica defender Joseph Mora (8) go for the ball during a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
A fan cheers match between Costa Rica and Paraguay | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
A fan cheers as he watches warm-ups before a Copa America Group D soccer match between Costa Rica and Paraguay in Austin, Texas.
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